IDEA JUDSON ACADEMY

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Charter School 701 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

IDEA Judson Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the wider IDEA Public Schools network, the academy is committed to a college-preparatory mission, aiming to provide a rigorous academic foundation that prepares young students for long-term success. The school focuses on creating a structured, high-expectations environment where character development and academic mastery are prioritized from an early age.

The campus follows the characteristic IDEA model, which emphasizes small-group instruction, frequent assessments to track progress, and a strong culture of academic achievement. By focusing on fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics during the formative years, IDEA Judson Academy strives to bridge educational gaps and ensure that all students—regardless of their background—are on a clear path toward college readiness and career success.

701

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDEA JUDSON ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	456
Black	117
Asian	17
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
456 (65.0%)
Black
117 (16.7%)
White
91 (13.0%)
Asian
17 (2.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(210)529-3600
Website:	http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-judson/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 123